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Population Office
In June 2005, the States approved new mechanisms to enhance the overall effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of migration controls in the Island. The necessary new laws and policies are being developed by the Population Office, under the political direction of the Migration Advisory Group (comprising the Assistant Minister, Chief Ministers' Department, Economic Development Minister, Housing Minister, and Planning and Environment Minister as required).
As well as taking forward new migration policies, the Population Office manages the Regulation of Undertakings and Development and Housing Laws in an coordinated manner. To achieve this in relation to business, a Combined Policy Statement (59Kb  ) has been issued
The office is situated on the Third Floor at Jubilee Wharf, 24 The Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 OUT and the opening times are 9 am - 4 pm .
For more information on the Population Office and the Laws it administers, please call either 00 44 (0)1534 448905 for queries in relation to residential qualifications, or 00 44 (0)1534 448930 in relation to Regulation of Undertakings or "j" category applications.
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Residential Requirements - Housing Qualifications This section introduces you to the requirement to obtain a 'consent' when purchasing or leasing a property, and explains how you can 'qualify' for a consent, whether through a period of residence, essential employment, or some other means. It also gives you an overview of the 'non-qualified sector' Regulation of Undertakings and Development The Population Office is responsible for administering the Regulation of Undertakings and Development Law, and is accountable to the Economic Development Minister.
The Law is designed to control the carrying on of trade, business or profession, and balances the need for economic growth with demand on the Island's resources. Managing Migration: New MechanismsNew mechanisms to manage migration will provide the the means to manage population levels and maintain our environment and the Island's attractiveness. They will be used to ensure a balance between the economic growth the Island is seeking and experiencing, and its demand on the Island's resources.
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